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K-12 Curriculum

High School English - Communication


Genres

    Author: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate organization and content to determine author purpose and effectiveness according to author theses, accuracy, thoroughness, logic, and reasoning.
Strand Source
Author PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Author: Strategies/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the strategies of an author.
Strand Source
Author PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Informational
The learner will be able to read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
Strand Source
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand a variety of informational texts.
Strand Source
Informational Text PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Fiction
The learner will be able to read and understand fiction.
Strand Source
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret fiction.
Strand Source
Fiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Author Intention: Information
The learner will be able to analyze information to explain the author's purpose.
Strand Source
Author: Intentions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11, B
  
    World Literature: Read
The learner will be able to read a variety of world literature.
Strand Source
World Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; A
  
    Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of genres.
Strand Source
Genre PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Literary/Art Genres: Conventions
The learner will be able to create a work in a literary genre that follows the conventions of that genre.
Strand Source
Genre: Literary/Art PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11.; C
  
    Drama: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of drama.
Strand Source
Drama PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11.; F
  
    Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Source
Poetry: Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Poetry: Sound/Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to analyze the effects of sound in poetry.
Strand Source
Poetry: Sound/Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C
  
    Poetry: Appropriate Diction
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction.
Strand Source
Nonfiction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to understand the study of literature.
Strand Source
Literature PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; A
  
    Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
Strand Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; C
  
    Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.7, #1.3.11.; D
  
    Analyze: Scriptwriter/Words
The learner will be able to analyze how a scriptwriter's words develop the tone, mood, and theme of a work.
Strand Source
Drama: Analyze PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8, #1.3.11, E
  

Information Processing

    Information/Concept Processing: Identify
The learner will be able to identify new concepts.
Strand Source
Information/Ideas: Processing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  
    Information/Concept Processing: Define
The learner will be able to define new concepts.
Strand Source
Information/Ideas: Processing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11, B
  

Language Expressions

    Interjection: Identify/Use
The learner will be able to identify and use an interjection in a sentence.
Strand Source
Interjection PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Noun: Use
The learner will be able to use nouns correctly.
Strand Source
Noun PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Adverb: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use adverbs in a sentence.
Strand Source
Adverb PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Pronoun: Use
The learner will be able to use pronouns in sentences correctly.
Strand Source
Pronoun PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Sentence Structure: Length
The learner will be able to write using a variety of sentence lengths.
Strand Source
Sentence Structure PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Sentence Content: Variety/Type
The learner will be able to write a variety of sentence types.
Strand Source
Sentence Structure PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Verb: Use
The learner will be able to use verbs correctly.
Strand Source
Verb PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to use adjectives in a sentence correctly.
Strand Source
Adjective PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Preposition: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use prepositions in a sentence.
Strand Source
Preposition PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Conjunction: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use conjunctions in a sentence.
Strand Source
Conjunction PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  

Language Mechanics

    Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
Strand Source
Capitalization: Applications PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  

Listening

    Behaviors: Variety/Attentive
The learner will be able to listen attentively to a variety of speakers.
Strand Source
Listening Behaviors PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Informational Concept: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information to determine relevancy.
Strand Source
Informational Concept PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Critical Listening: Stereotypes
The learner will be able to examine stereotypes presented in spoken language.
Strand Source
Critical Listening PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.16, #1.7.11, B
  
    Strategies: Opinions/Relevancy
The learner will be able to synthesize opinions to determine relevancy.
Strand Source
Listening Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Strategies: Ideas/Relevancy
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas to determine relevancy.
Strand Source
Listening Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  

Media

    Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
Strand Source
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to use media to stimulate his/her learning and thinking skills.
Strand Source
Media Purposes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
    Media Form: Electronic/Traditional
The learner will be able to explain how electronic media modify traditional research forms for different purposes.
Strand Source
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Media Form: Understand
The learner will be able to understand a variety of media forms.
Strand Source
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Media Form: Variety/Integrate
The learner will be able to integrate a variety of media forms into a completed project.
Strand Source
Media Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
    Media Message: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to create and use a media project that expands understanding.
Strand Source
Media Message PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Media: Gain Information
The learner will be able to gain information from a variety of media sources.
Strand Source
Media PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
    Evaluate: Events
The learner will be able to evaluate the media's influence in drawing attention to specific events.
Strand Source
Media: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
    Evaluate: Opinions
The learner will be able to evaluate the media's influence in forming opinions on various issues.
Strand Source
Media: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
    Multimedia: Effectively/Use
The learner will be able to effectively use appropriate media in a multimedia presentation.
Strand Source
Media Aids: Multimedia PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.15, #1.6.11.; F
  
    Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to evaluate media messages.
Strand Source
Media Message: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  

Problem Solving

    Decision: Criteria/Use
The learner will be able to use established criteria when decision making.
Strand Source
Critical Thinking: Decision PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  

Reading Operations

    Fact/Opinion: Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish fact from opinion in texts by using complete and accurate information, coherent arguments, and points of view.
Strand Source
Fact/Opinion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Compare/Contrast: Idea/Theme/Issue
The learner will be able to compare and contrast ideas, themes, and issues in various reading materials.
Strand Source
Compare/Contrast PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to read a variety of text fluently.
Strand Source
Source PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read and comprehend material from a variety of sources.
Strand Source
Source PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Main Idea: Extending
The learner will be able to extend the main idea of a given passage by applying it to a new context or situation.
Strand Source
Main Idea PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Draw Conclusion: Established Criteria
The learner will be able to use established criteria when drawing conclusions.
Strand Source
Draw Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Persuasive: Propaganda Form/Identify
The learner will be able to identify various forms of propaganda.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Strategies: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to apply personal experience to understand reading materials.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Strategies: Validate Information/Support
The learner will be able to use supporting evidence to verify the validity of reading materials.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Strategies: Evaluate/Effective
The learner will be able to evaluate which reading strategies were most effective for a variety of texts.
Strand Source
Reading Strategies PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Setting: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast setting in reading materials.
Strand Source
Setting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
Strand Source
Critical Thinking PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Support: Evidence
The learner will be able to support his/her assertions about a text with evidence.
Strand Source
Support PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Classification: Essential/Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify information as essential or non-essential in a variety of media.
Strand Source
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Classification: Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as non-essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Source
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Classification: Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Source
Classification PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Construct Meaning: Correct Mistakes
The learner will be able to recognize and correct his/her own reading mistakes.
Strand Source
Emergent Reading PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Reading Behaviors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to demonstrate comprehension skills.
Strand Source
Reading Behaviors PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Reading Behaviors: Extend/Literal
The learner will be able to extend understanding beyond literal interpretation.
Strand Source
Reading Behaviors PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Evaluating: Ideas
The learner will be able to evaluate ideas he/she has read.
Strand Source
Evaluating PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Evaluating: Content
The learner will be able to evaluate the content of reading materials.
Strand Source
Evaluating PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Response: Idea/Identify
The learner will be able to identify important ideas in what he/she has read.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Composing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Response: Idea/Describe
The learner will be able to describe important ideas from what he/she has read.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Composing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Response: Connections/Issues
The learner will be able to make connections among issues in reading materials.
Strand Source
Reading Responses: Affective PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 11, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26.
  
    Synthesizing: Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas in reading materials.
Strand Source
Synthesizing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; D
  
    Analyze: Structure
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of informational material.
Strand Source
Informational Text: Analyze PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11, B
  
    Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast characters in reading materials.
Strand Source
Character: Compare/Contrast PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  

Speaking

    Vocal Characteristic: Clarity/Speed
The learner will be able to communicate using clear speech, at a speed which is appropriate for the student's age and purpose.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
    Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Source
Pronunciation PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Adjust Stress
The learner will be able to adjust stress on words for emphasis.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Meter
The learner will be able to use appropriate meter when speaking.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Varied
The learner will be able to use varied inflections to communicate with others.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Flow
The learner will be able to speak with appropriate flow of words.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Sentence Structure: Variety/Use
The learner will be able to use a variety of sentences (simple, compound, complex) when speaking.
Strand Source
Sentence Structure PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; C
  
    Formal: Speaking Skills/Appropriate
The learner will be able to use speaking skills appropriate to formal speaking situations.
Strand Source
Communication: Formal PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; C
  
    Audience: Adjust Pace
The learner will be able to adjust speaking pace according to audience.
Strand Source
Audience PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  
    Practices: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to read familiar materials aloud accurately.
Strand Source
Communication Practices PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Rhythm: Incorporate
The learner will be able to incorporate rhythm into his/her speaking.
Strand Source
Rhythm/Rhyme PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 4, #1.1.11.; H
  
    Volume: Varied/Use
The learner will be able to use varied speech volumes to communicate with others.
Strand Source
Vocal Characteristic: Volume PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.14, #1.6.11.; C
  

Spelling

    Spelling
The learner will be able to spell words correctly.
Strand Source
Emergent Spelling PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Spelling: Applications
The learner will be able to spell words correctly.
Strand Source
Spelling Applications PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  

Study and Research Skills

    Sources: Cross Reference/Collect
The learner will be able to cross reference sources while collecting information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Sources: Credit/Documentation
The learner will be able to use a standard format to give accurate, formal credit for others' ideas, images or information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Reference Form: Assigned/Independent
The learner will be able to locate texts, media, and traditional resources for assigned and independent purposes.
Strand Source
Reference Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; A
  
    Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to develop a self-selected topic using research skills.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; A
  
    Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Source
Research Skills: Processes PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Dictionary: Use
The learner will be able to use a dictionary to locate information.
Strand Source
Dictionary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11, E
  
    Sources: Identify
The learner will be able to identify appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Sources: Select
The learner will be able to select appropriate reference source.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to locate appropriate sources of information.
Strand Source
Reference PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Book Parts: Appendices
The learner will be able to select and use an appendix as a reference source.
Strand Source
Book Parts PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Index: Use
The learner will be able to use an index to locate specific information.
Strand Source
Index PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
Strand Source
Table of Contents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Resume: Write
The learner will be able to write a resume .
Strand Source
Resume PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11, E
  
    Notes: Organize/Sources
The learner will be able to organize notes taken from a variety of sources.
Strand Source
Notes: Taking/Organizing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Print Styles: Graphics
The learner will be able to add graphics to enhance written text.
Strand Source
Print Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Reference Form: Choose/Electronic
The learner will be able to choose appropriate electronic media as a resource.
Strand Source
Reference Form PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Research Project: Anticipate/Problems
The learner will be able to anticipate readers' problems.
Strand Source
Research Project PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Project: Format/Audience
The learner will be able to choose formatting techniques appropriate in aiding audience understanding.
Strand Source
Research Project PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.18, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to use key words to locate information.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to use search strategies to locate electronic information.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize central ideas gained through research.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to present the central ideas gained through research.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Research Skills: Validity/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for validity.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Research Skills: Reliability/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information for reliability.
Strand Source
Research Skills PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Document: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to understand a variety of documents.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G, p. 5, #1.2.11.; A
  
    Document: Analyze/Position
The learner will be able to analyze the positions in a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Analyze/Argument
The learner will be able to analyze the arguments in a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Analyze/Evidence
The learner will be able to analyze the evidence in a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Validity/Assess
The learner will be able to assess the validity of the context of a document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret a public document.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Document: Critique/Recognize Strategies
The learner will be able to critique various documents to recognize common strategies.
Strand Source
Public Information: Documents PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11.; G
  
    Primary/Secondary: Gather/Organize
The learner will be able to gather and organize information using primary and secondary sources.
Strand Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Primary/Secondary: Select
The learner will be able to select information from appropriately complex primary and secondary sources.
Strand Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  
    Primary/Secondary: Informative/Write
The learner will be able to use primary and secondary sources to write an informative paper.
Strand Source
Reference: Primary/Secondary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Evaluate: Quality
The learner will be able to evaluate the quality of a source.
Strand Source
Reference: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B, p. 6, #1.2.11, B
  
    Evaluate: Importance
The learner will be able to evaluate the importance of a source.
Strand Source
Reference: Evaluate PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11, B
  

Vocabulary

    Word Relationships: Expand
The learner will be able to use knowledge of word relationships to expand his/her vocabulary.
Strand Source
Word Relationships PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 3, #1.1.11, E
  
    Speaking: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use speaking experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Speaking PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  
    Writing: Precise
The learner will be able to write using precise language.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Writing: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use writing experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Source
Vocabulary: Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p. 2, #1.1.11.; C
  

Writing

    Revise: Rethink
The learner will be able to rethink how purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Drafting: Comprehensive Content
The learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive content in his/her writing.
Strand Source
Drafting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to sharpen the focus of a written work.
Strand Source
Clarity/Focus PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
    Edit: Standard English Conventions
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of standard English language conventions to edit written works.
Strand Source
Editing: Language Conventions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Introduction: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective introduction.
Strand Source
Introduction/Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Conclusion: Effective
The learner will be able to write an effective conclusion.
Strand Source
Introduction/Conclusion PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Source
Prewriting PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
    Revise: Subtlety/Meaning
The learner will be able to revise for subtlety of meaning.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Revise: Sentence Variety
The learner will be able to revise written works to improve sentence variety.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Revise: Style
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve style.
Strand Source
Revising PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11, E
  
    Organization: Controlled
The learner will be able to write with controlled organization.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Organization: Order of Importance
The learner will be able to order ideas, details, and events in order of importance when appropriate.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.13, #1.6.11.; A
  
    Organization: Audience
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given audience.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Organization: Purpose
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given writing purpose.
Strand Source
Organization PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Evaluating Writing: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to evaluate writing to decide if the content is appropriate.
Strand Source
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Evaluating: Cause/Effect
The learner will be able to write an evaluation of cause and effect in nonfiction works.
Strand Source
Evaluating Writing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Publishing: Prepare Works
The learner will be able to present written works for publication.
Strand Source
Publishing PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; G
  
    Paragraph: Fully Developed
The learner will be able to write fully developed paragraphs.
Strand Source
Paragraph Content PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Journal: Across Curriculum
The learner will be able to maintain journals in courses across the curriculum to record ideas and experiences.
Strand Source
Journal PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; D
  
    Drama: Play
The learner will be able to write a play.
Strand Source
Drama PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11.; A
  
    Expository: Complex/Informational
The learner will be able to compose complex informational pieces.
Strand Source
Expository PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Persuasive: Use
The learner will be able to write in persuasive form.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Convincing Evidence
The learner will be able to use convincing evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Elaborate Evidence
The learner will be able to use elaborate evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Cite/Evidence
The learner will be able to cite sources of evidence use in persuasive writing.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Reader's Attention
The learner will be able to develop a reader's attention in a persuasive piece.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Issue
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece which clearly takes a position on an issue.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Reader Concerns/Anticipate
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that anticipates the concerns of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Persuasive: Reader Concerns/Address
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that addresses the concerns of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Summary: Research/Reference Material
The learner will be able to summarize information gained from reference material in preparation for a research paper.
Strand Source
Summary PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to sequence ideas in logical order.
Strand Source
Sequence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; C
  
    Research Paper: Thesis
The learner will be able to establish and focus on a central thesis when writing a research paper.
Strand Source
Research Paper PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.17, #1.8.11.; C
  
    Main Idea: Develop/Tactics
The learner will be able to develop a main idea by using a variety of methods.
Strand Source
Main Idea PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9, #1.4.11, B
  
    Focus: Details
The learner will be able to elaborate details to develop the focus of a topic.
Strand Source
Clarity/Focus PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Source
Editing: Language Conventions PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Topic: Distinct Focus
The learner will be able to write with a distinct focus.
Strand Source
Topic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11.; A
  
    Topic: Information/Focus
The learner will be able to elaborate information to develop the focus of a topic.
Strand Source
Topic PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11, #1.5.11, B
  
    Sentence: Complete/Create
The learner will be able to create complete written sentences.
Strand Source
Emergent Writing: Sentence PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; F
  
    Style: Command
The learner will be able to write with a command of style.
Strand Source
Style PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.12, #1.5.11.; D
  
    Argument: Use Techniques/Develop
The learner will be able to use a variety of techniques to develop an argument.
Strand Source
Persuasive: Argument PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Argument: Anticipate/Counter Argument
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that anticipates counter-arguments of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive: Argument PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  
    Argument: Address/Counter Arguments
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that addresses counter-arguments of the reader.
Strand Source
Persuasive: Argument PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.10, #1.4.11.; C
  

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